Selling this year or planning a sale for later, our sell-side M&A advisory gets you the most for what you built. Our team has $500M in acquisition experience and has started, scaled and sold businesses of its own.
Exit Advisor (exitadvisor.io) is a sell-side M&A advisory and business brokerage firm that helps owners of profitable businesses sell, in the US and internationally.
- Team with $500M in acquisition experience
- Free exit consultation
- Global buyer network
- Support from first call to post-exit
- Confidential · Sell-side only · No upfront fees
What Our M&A Advisory Services Include
Exit Strategy
A plan built around your goals and timeline, with the exit path that fits your business.
Business Valuation and Positioning
Know what your business is worth, and fix what's holding the price back before you go to market. Most profitable businesses we see value at 3 to 6 times annual earnings or more. Sell-side valuation explained
Sale Preparation
We get your financials, operations and offering ready for several types of buyer.
Selling Your Business
Buyer outreach, negotiation and deal structuring support, with an advisor on your side all the way to closing. How to sell a business
Due Diligence and Closing
We step through every part of due diligence and the transfer, so deals don't fall apart late.
Post-Exit Support
Transition support after closing, plus introductions to trusted tax specialists.
Buy-Side Advisory
Looking to buy instead? We also help buyers find, value and close the right business, and we never represent the buyer and the seller in the same deal. How to buy a business
Who Our M&A Advisory Services Are For
Any profitable business, any size: under $1M, $1M to $5M, $5M to $10M and $10M+, in the US and internationally.
| You are | How we help |
|---|---|
| Planning an exit in a few years | Prepare the business now so it sells for more later |
| Ready to sell now | Build the strategy, find buyers and close |
| Already listed with no deal | Reposition the business and bring in new buyers |
| Buying or investing | Find, value and close the right business |
How Our Sell-Side M&A Process Works
1. Onboarding and Strategy
We look at every part of your business, beyond the P&L, and build a clear path to exit.
2. Preparation and Outreach
We prepare your offering for multiple buyer profiles and put it in front of qualified buyers.
3. Exit Execution
We advise you through every offer, negotiation, deal structure and closing, for your side only.
4. Post-Exit
Handover and transition support after closing, with introductions to tax specialists if you need them.
Why Choose Exit Advisor as Your Sell-Side M&A Advisory Firm
- We don't play the middle. Our loyalty is to you, not to buyers or other brokers. Try the price-setter test on any advisor: ask who sets the asking price. If it's the broker or the platform, you're hiring a middleman; if it's you, you're hiring a sell-side advisor. Seller-only representation
- We've started, scaled and sold our own businesses, so we've sat in your chair.
- No hand-offs to less experienced staff.
- Multiple exit paths worked at once for a faster, stronger sale.
M&A Advisors Who Have Sold Their Own Businesses
Entrepreneurs, operators and M&A professionals who have advised on deals across multiple industries and business sizes. Led by Founder Reggie Young, who has sold a business of his own. Meet the team
M&A Advisor FAQs
What does an M&A advisor do?
A sell-side M&A advisor helps a business owner sell their company for the best price and terms. The work covers exit strategy, understanding valuation, preparing the business for buyers, finding and negotiating with buyers, due diligence and closing.
When should I hire an M&A advisor?
The best time to hire an M&A advisor is before you're ready to sell. Starting early gives you time to clean up financials, reduce how much the business depends on you and fix what lowers its value. Exit Advisor works with owners selling now and owners planning a sale in the future.
Do you only work with business owners who are selling?
No, sellers are our main focus, but Exit Advisor also works with buyers and investors. In every deal, we represent only our client's side, never both. Book a free consultation, tell us whether you're looking to sell, buy or invest, and we'll take it from there.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes, your first exit consultation with Exit Advisor is free. We learn about your business, your goals and your timeline, then outline the exit paths that fit. You leave with a clearer picture of your options and what selling your business could look like.
What is the difference between an M&A advisor and a business broker?
A business broker often sits between buyer and seller and lists the business for buyers to find. A sell-side M&A advisor like Exit Advisor works only for the owner: it prepares the business, brings qualified buyers to the table and negotiates price and terms on the seller's side through closing. The seller sets the asking price, and we never represent both sides.
How much does an M&A advisor charge?
Exit Advisor charges a success fee, paid when the business sells, typically 5% to 15% depending on the business. There are no kill fees, and the first consultation is free.
Talk to an M&A Advisor: Free Consult
Tell us about your business and your goals, and we'll map out your best path to exit.